VSB
Bauer Software (formerly VSB) is a German private software vendor that provides the eLogistics 2.0 modular platform — including TMS, YMS, CIS, EDI, mobile apps, and a subcontractor marketplace — for vehicle and piece goods logistics operators in the DACH region.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1989
- HeadquartersSaarwellingen, Germany
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingSoftware
What VSB does
Bauer Software, operating under the legacy name VSB, is a Germany-based private software company that develops logistics management software for the vehicle and less-than-truckload (piece goods) logistics sector. Founded in 1989 and headquartered in Saarwellingen, the company markets itself as a specialist software partner to vehicle logistics operators and freight forwarders, with stated operational scale of approximately 100,000 vehicles and 330,000 services processed per day across its platform. Its core offering is the eLogistics 2.0 integrated suite, which bundles order entry, dispatch, transport management, yard management, workshop management, customer/dealer information, EDI integration with OEMs, subcontractor marketplace, and time tracking into a modular platform running on IBM i (AS/400) infrastructure, complemented by Android/iOS mobile applications (Yard App, Driver App, eDamage) for field and yard operations.
The company sells to enterprise logistics operators, OEMs, dealers, and transport subcontractors primarily in the DACH region, using a direct enterprise sales motion with quote-based, annual subscription pricing (specific tiers are not publicly disclosed). Go-to-market is consultative: the website emphasizes "Contact us" and "Get started now" CTAs, multi-language (German/English) presence, and active social channels (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram) for top-of-funnel awareness. Customer logos, named references, revenue figures, funding history, and management team details are not publicly disclosed, and the company shows no evidence of outside investment, M&A activity, or expansion beyond the DACH region. As a legacy IBM i vendor it also offers RPG/IBM i modernization services, positioning both its product stack and its platform expertise as assets to a narrow set of European vehicle logistics buyers.
VSB firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- VSB
- Legal name
- Bauer Software
- Website
- https://vsb-soft.de
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1989
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Bauer Software (formerly VSB) is a German private software vendor that provides the eLogistics 2.0 modular platform — including TMS, YMS, CIS, EDI, mobile apps, and a subcontractor marketplace — for vehicle and piece goods logistics operators in the DACH region.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
VSB industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Logistics Management Software
- NAICS
- Software Publishers (51321), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (5415)
- SIC
- Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371)
- akta.pro primary industry
- B2B/EDI & Supply Chain Process Automation Platforms (HDAEAHAK)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- B2B/EDI & Partner Integration (BPAMAOAJ)
Keywords
Where VSB is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Saarwellingen
- HQ country
- Germany
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
VSB business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Software
- Cost components
- Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Enterprise Logistics Software Licensing: Software licensing model for logistics management solutions (TMS, YMS, CIS, WMS). The company offers modular software solutions suggesting a per-module or enterprise license structure.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | Annual | Enterprise software licensing with custom pricing based on requirements |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels4 records
VSB product offering
Product offeringCore offering
VSB (Bauer Software) sells the eLogistics 2.0 software platform — an integrated suite of modular logistics applications covering order entry, dispatching, transport management, yard management, workshop management, dealer information, and EDI integration with OEMs, complemented by mobile apps for drivers and yard operations. The offering is targeted at vehicle and piece goods logistics operators (OEMs, fleet operators, freight and less-than-truckload carriers) in the DACH region, with additional IBM i / RPG application modernization services.
Product overview
Bauer Software (also operating as VSB) offers a unified logistics software ecosystem under the eLogistics 2.0 platform, which serves vehicle and piece goods logistics with over 35 years of experience. The core eLogistics 2.0 platform integrates multiple specialized modules: Transport Management Software (TMS) for tour planning and fleet tracking, Yard Management Software (YMS) for yard operations, Customer Information Software (CIS) for dealer vehicle status visibility, Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) for OEM data exchange, Workshop Management System for service and time control, and Marketplace for subcontractor tour sharing. The offering is extended with mobile applications including the Yard App (Android/iOS) for yard check-ins, Driver App for driver tour support, and eDamage for vehicle damage documentation. Additional offerings include time tracking (Zeiterfassung) and IBM i/RPG application modernization services. The company processes approximately 100,000 vehicles and 330,000 services daily.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- eLogistics 2.0: Comprehensive logistics software platform encompassing transport management, yard management, and related solutions.
- Yard App
- Driver App
- eDamage
Products and services
- eLogistics 2.0 Integrated logistics software platform providing solutions for order entry, dispatch, and yard management in vehicle and piece goods logistics, serving OEMs, fleet operators, and logistics companies.
- Transport Management Software (TMS) Software module that enables efficient and fast tour planning with interactive map display of tour routes and real-time truck locations, for transport operators and fleet managers.
- Yard Management Software (YMS)
- Customer Information Software (CIS)
- Yard App
- Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)
- eDamage
- Driver App
- Workshop Management System
- Marketplace
- Zeiterfassung (Time Tracking)
- IBM i Upgrade / RPG Applications
Quantifiable outcome
- 100,000 vehicles processed per day
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use VSB
Customer profileSegments2 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
VSB technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature11 records
VSB partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- IBMcoreIBM partnership indicated by dedicated 'IBM i Upgrade' section and 'RPG Applications' modernization services. Bauer Software specializes in IBM i (AS/400) application modernization and development, leveraging the IBM i platform for their logistics solutions.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights4 records
VSB competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Soloplan GmbH: German SMB/mid-market logistics software vendor (WMS/TMS) with comparable customer profile and DACH focus; competes head-to-head for similar vehicle and general cargo logistics accounts.
- active logistics: German TMS software vendor targeting similar mid-market logistics providers and 3PLs; directly overlapping product scope (transport management, dispatching, fleet visibility).
- inet-logistics GmbH: German TMS/transport management software provider for freight forwarders and logistics providers; competes in the same DACH mid-market TMS segment with comparable module coverage.
- LIS AG: European WMS/TMS vendor headquartered in Germany with similar mid-market enterprise customer focus and comparable modular logistics software architecture.
Broad incumbents
- Descartes Systems Group: Global logistics technology platform with broad TMS, YMS, and vehicle logistics capabilities; competes as a much larger incumbent in the same end markets VSB serves.
- MercuryGate International: Cloud TMS provider serving shippers, 3PLs, and carriers; competes for the same TMS budget at vehicle logistics and carrier customers as a more feature-rich incumbent.
- Transporeon (Trimble Transportation): European-headquartered transport management and visibility platform now part of Trimble; overlaps with VSB's TMS and carrier-collaboration modules, especially across European automotive shippers.
- Körber Supply Chain Software: Large WMS/TMS vendor offering yard and transport management suites; competes for enterprise customers in the same vehicle and piece goods logistics space with broader portfolio.
- Manhattan Associates: Global supply chain and warehouse/transport management software vendor serving large logistics operations; competes for the upper end of VSB's customer base with much broader scope.
Emerging players
- project44: Supply chain visibility platform with growing TMS capabilities targeting shippers and 3PLs; represents a newer, well-funded entrant into the vehicle and finished vehicle logistics visibility space.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
VSB social profiles
Digital presenceVSB financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
VSB leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
VSB funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
VSB M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about VSB
What does VSB do?
VSB (Bauer Software) sells the eLogistics 2.0 software platform — an integrated suite of modular logistics applications covering order entry, dispatching, transport management, yard management, workshop management, dealer information, and EDI integration with OEMs, complemented by mobile apps for drivers and yard operations. The offering is targeted at vehicle and piece goods logistics operators (OEMs, fleet operators, freight and less-than-truckload carriers) in the DACH region, with additional IBM i / RPG application modernization services.
Is VSB a public or private company?
VSB is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was VSB founded?
VSB was founded in 1989. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is VSB based?
VSB is headquartered in Saarwellingen, Germany, in the Europe region.
How does VSB make money?
One revenue line is on record: enterprise Logistics Software Licensing.
Who are VSB's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Soloplan GmbH, active logistics, inet-logistics GmbH and LIS AG. Broad incumbents are Descartes Systems Group, MercuryGate International, Transporeon (Trimble Transportation), Körber Supply Chain Software and Manhattan Associates. project44 is listed as an emerging player.
Does VSB have an API?
No public API is recorded for VSB.
What industry is VSB in?
VSB's product category is Logistics Management Software. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HDAEAHAK, B2B/EDI & Supply Chain Process Automation Platforms, with a secondary code of BPAMAOAJ, B2B/EDI & Partner Integration. Its NAICS code is 51321 and its SIC code is 7372.